Head of Maths

We are looking for a creative, inspiring, sharing, passionate and thoughtful leader to take our already exceptional maths department to the next level. We want someone who is thoroughly passionate about maths and the development of maths pedagogy and curriculum. We want someone who will inspire our young people to become the mathematicians of the future and ensure that they get the very best maths education in their time at Blue Coat, but also someone who will potentially contribute to wider system work both within our Multi-Academy Trust and Teaching School Hub.

We need someone with a strong presence; someone who is ambitious for the pupils, their colleagues and the school; who has vision; who is interested and immersed in research and development in teaching, who can put clear systems in place and get staff buy-in; who understands how to use data and how best to deploy staff to improve performance; and who can personally model practice.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

This position will be based at The Blue Coat School, Oldham, but may from time to time require travel as necessary to collaborate with other schools which are all locally based.

We offer:

- Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
- Teachers career average pension scheme including life insurance and dependent’s pension
- Central Oldham location close to good transport networks
- Convenient location for motorway (Junction 22, M62), bus and tram networks

For further information please refer to:

- The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
**Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust**
- The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Supporting Documents section.
- The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

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**Please note CVs are not accepted.**

**Interviews**:Friday 3rd February 2023**

**Start Date**:Required from 1st May 2023**

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.

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